Do I Know You – Toby Keith

Introduction:

“Do I Know You (Bottom of My Heart)” is a track from Toby Keith’s 1999 album How Do You Like Me Now?!. This album marked a significant shift in Keith’s career after he signed with DreamWorks Records, following a period of creative frustration with his previous label. Released in 1999, the album fused country with a fresh, bold attitude, and its title track became a career-defining hit for Keith.

“Do I Know You” is a heartfelt country ballad that reflects Keith’s knack for blending personal emotions with a universal appeal. This track fits within the broader genre of country music, and like many of Keith’s songs, it carries a sense of vulnerability paired with strong, relatable storytelling. The album itself was a massive commercial success, reaching No. 9 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, while Keith’s signature style and crossover appeal helped it climb to No. 56 on the Billboard 200 chart.

How Do You Like Me Now?! went on to become a multi-platinum record, solidifying Keith’s status as a key figure in late 90s and early 2000s country music. While “Do I Know You” wasn’t released as a single, it contributed to the album’s overall success, highlighting Keith’s versatility as both a singer and songwriter.

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Lyrics:

“Do I Know You”

Do I know you
Have we ever met
You’ve got a smile I could never forget
Perhaps you’ve mistaken me for someone you know

What’s that you say
Am I losin’ my mind
That’s just one of the things girl
That I left behind
You must be talkin’ about something
That happened a long time ago

If I forgot to remember your name and your face
Excuse me forgetting I must have misplaced
That part of my life that left all the scars
From the back of my mind, to the bottom of my heart

There’s a look in your eyes
I’ve seen before
It’s all too familiar but I can’t be sure
I’ve got a memory somewhere
That looks a lot like you

I’m still confused
With these feelings inside
I want to reach out and hold you and I wanna hide
Tell me did I really love you
Or are you someone that I never knew

If I forgot to remember your name and your face
Excuse me forgetting I must have misplaced
That part of my life that left all the scars
From the back of my mind, to the bottom of my heart

If I forgot to remember your name and your face
Excuse me forgetting I must have misplaced
That part of my life that left all the scars
From the back of my mind, to the bottom of my heart